hospitality
0 antonyms and opposites of hospitality, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Friendly, generous treatment of guests or visitors.
How to use hospitality
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin hospitalitas, built from hospes, meaning both "host" and "guest."
Full origin of hospitality →Frequently asked questions
What does “hospitality” mean?
The word “hospitality” means friendly, generous treatment of guests or visitors. In plain terms, warm treatment of guests, or the industry of hotels, restaurants, and events.
How do you pronounce “hospitality”?
“Hospitality” is pronounced hos-pih-TAL-ih-tee (/ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “hospitality” in a sentence?
Here is “hospitality” used in a sentence: “We were grateful for their hospitality during our stay.”
What part of speech is “hospitality”?
“Hospitality” is a noun.
Where does the word “hospitality” come from?
The word “hospitality” comes from Latin. From Latin hospitalitas, built from hospes, meaning both "host" and "guest.".
Is “hospitality” a common word?
“Hospitality” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “hospitality” have?
“Hospitality” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: friendly, generous treatment of guests or visitors.
What is the difference between hospitality and hostility?
Despite sounding similar, the two words are near opposites. Hospitality is the friendly, generous welcome you give to guests, while hostility is unfriendliness or open aggression toward someone.
What is the difference between hospitality and the hospitality industry?
In everyday use, hospitality means the warm, generous treatment of guests and visitors. As an industry term, "the hospitality industry" refers to the businesses that provide such services for a living, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and event venues.
What are common phrases using hospitality?
Hospitality often appears in phrases such as "show hospitality," "offer hospitality," "warm hospitality," and "Southern hospitality." In business settings it pairs with words like sector, industry, suite, and management.
Is hospitality a formal or informal word?
Hospitality is neutral and works in both everyday and formal contexts. It is common in casual speech ("thanks for your hospitality") and in professional or academic writing about the service and tourism sectors.